Market Overview
On today's Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei Average Stock Price closed at 37,870.26 yen, down 70.33 yen from the previous trading day, while the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) closed at 2,650.50, down 6.23 points. Ahead of the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, investors remained cautious due to lack of clear catalysts. Trading throughout the day was mixed between buying and selling, resulting in directionless price movements.